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If the idea of holidaying with your entire extended family makes you instinctively reach for a gin and tonic, you’re not alone. The reality of a multigenerational getaway of grandparents, toddlers, teens, in-laws, and adult siblings all under one roof, can be challenging. But according to research led by Brooks B. Gump, a public health professor at Syracuse University, taking time off can significantly improve your physical health. His team found that people who go on holiday experience a 25% drop in metabolic syndrome risk, a group of conditions that raise the chances of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.…

Unleash your inner spy and take a trip to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, where many of the key scenes for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol were shot. Over a three-day filming period, Tom Cruise and co worked their magic in one of Dubai’s most luxurious hotels, most notably shooting the impressive ‘black tie scene’ in the hotel’s Ottoman-inspired lobby. Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a palatial beachside resort located on the West Crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, and it’s the perfect place to live your best movie star life. The hotel’s interiors are inspired by the ancient palaces of Turkey and feature…

On 19th March 2024, Ayuub Al-Asad (15) from Rochdale started to experience a sharp pain in his stomach. Less than 24 hours later, he was on a ventilator, sedated, and paralysed from the neck down with no idea what caused it.  Despite a traumatic year for him and his family when his extremely rare condition went undiagnosed putting his life at risk, Ayuub is feeling positive about the year ahead: “I am looking forward to going to Stoke Mandeville where I will get will get specialised care and plan to get back to school to finish my GCSES and choose a…

Adtran has introduced a cutting-edge solution for precision timekeeping with its new Oscilloquartz Time Scale System, designed to meet the stringent requirements of national metrology institutes, aerospace, and national defence sectors. The comprehensive system aims to address the growing need for accurate and reliable time synchronization, particularly in environments where GPS/GNSS signals may be interrupted. The Oscilloquartz Time Scale System integrates a range of advanced timekeeping technologies, including Adtran’s Oscilloquartz grandmaster clocks, GPS/GNSS receivers, and high-performance optical cesium atomic clocks. By combining these elements with a phase comparator, reference generator, and time interval counter, the system ensures precise synchronization with…